Wake Forest University

By Davion Pinn and Nasir Pettigrew, 11th graders at King School

We arrived at the beautiful campus of Wake Forest University, and our driver Josh navigated his way to The Porter B. Byrum Welcome Center. We received a warm welcome as we prepared for a formal presentation.

Wake Forest University is a private research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1834, it is one of the region's oldest and most prestigious universities. The university sits on 340 acres of land, and its motto is "Pro Humanitate," which means "For Humanity," reflecting its commitment to service and community engagement.

Wake Forest is divided into six undergraduate schools and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, law, and medicine. Wake Forest offers 45 majors and 60 minors. The undergraduate schools include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Divinity, the School of Education, the School of Law, and the School of Medicine.

Tuition, which stands at $87,554 (tuition and fees $64,756, $11,210 housing, meals $6,638, books and supplies $1,630, and other expenses of $3,320), is high. Admission staff, Mr. Martin explained that these figures are estimated average total cost and are used to determine need-based financial aid. The price should not deter the student. Once you gain admission to Wake Forest, all efforts will be made to ensure the institution's affordability.

Sitting on 340 acres, Wake Forest University is home to six colleges, a research-innovation quarter, and the personalized attention you need with a faculty-student ratio of 11:1. Those are some numbers, but below discover infinite possibilities.

In addition to their academic journey, Wake Forest students also build essential skills and relationships by participating in the many student organizations and campus programs. The school has a team dedicated to student engagement, and they will match student interests and passions with opportunities for Involvement.   

When touring the campus, you quickly sense the vibrant Greek life. Since the Alpha Kappa Order was established, fraternity and sorority have been a tradition at Wake Forrest since the 1800s. There are Greek letters on corner towers around campus and buildings dedicated to fraternities and sororities. Almost half of the student body participates in Greek life. Wake Forest is now home to twelve social fraternities and eight sororities, including Omega Psi Phi and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. 

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest undergraduate school at Wake Forest University, offering a broad range of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences majors. The School of Business is highly ranked and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration. The School of Divinity offers graduate programs in theological education and ministry. It is one of the few divinity schools in the United States unaffiliated with a particular religious denomination.

Wake Forest competes in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. The Demon Deacon’s colors are Black and Gold. The teams are national leaders both athletically and academically, and Wake Forest student-athletes graduate at a 96% rate, according to the most recent NCAA-measured data released in December 2021.

As athletes, we are both impressed with Wake Forest’s State-of-the-Art Athletics Facilities, which include the Sutton Sports Performance Center, Shah Basketball Complex, and McCreary Football Field. Wake Forest is a top school for consideration.